Organized in 1971, the Rogue Flyfishers seek to

promote fellowship among individuals and

groups to further interest in the sport, to

improve angling techniques, and to educate

members and the public in ways to preserve

and improve natural resources,

environment, and conditions for fishing in the

Rogue Valley.

Rogue Flyfishers

PO Box 4637

Medford, Oregon 97501

www.rogueflyfishers.org

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John Anderson

Seasonal Drift of Aquatic “Bugs” as a Guide to Fishing

Nymph Patterns at Oregon’s Crooked River

This slide-illustrated program will discuss results of a 15-month

drift net Study and an associated analysis of what ‘bugs’ redband

trout and mountain whitefish fed on during different seasons.

About the middle of each month four drift net collections were

taken at an upstream and a downstream riffle area. Collections

taken during the morning, afternoon and during total darkness

made it possible to estimate how many total ‘bugs’ drifted past

a fixed point in a half-hour at different times of the day.

A comparison of total stomach contents from fish caught by

fly fishers during the same days drift net samples were taken

(and in the same areas drift nets were set) revealed how seasonal

changes in available foods modified the feeding strategies of fish.

This information has proved especially valuable for nymph

fishers when attempting to match the drift at different times of

the year. Selected examples of successful fly patterns will

conclude the program.

PROGRAM

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Jack Patterson Keith Hardcastle

Theresa Schumacher

Jon Iverson Richard Phillips

David Haight

John Ward John MacDiarmid

Harry Foster

Will Johnson Stephen Day

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OCTOBER 2016

Message from the President

Members,

Last Wednesday saw the return of our monthly general meeting at The Point Pub and Grill. For whatever reason, the meeting

was not well attended which was a disappointment because the food and the presenter were both excellent. And, the

company of other fly fishermen is always enjoyable. Perhaps after two months without a meeting members just forgot. If that

is the case, I encourage each of you to mark the 3rd Wednesday of each month on your calendar as a reminder and try to

attend as often as you can.

In spite of the small turnout, several important items were presented and discussed. The first was a report from the

nominating committee regarding the election of new board members in November. At this point, there is a candidate for each

vacancy on the board and those names are published elsewhere in this newsletter. According to the bylaws, the names of any

other candidates wishing to run for the board may be nominated from the floor at the November general meeting. The person

nominated must be present to accept the nomination. If there are nominations from the floor, and there are more candidates

than open positions, a secret ballot will be taken. Otherwise, the election will be a voice vote. The officers for the following

year will be elected from the board at the December board meeting and begin their terms of office in January.

The issue that drew the most attention and comment during the meeting concerned the commercial jet boat tours on the Rogue

River above TouVelle Park. Many people in the club, as well as many in the community at large, believe such an operation is

inappropriate and harmful to the river environment and would like the club to try and do something about it. Members of the

board have been doing research on possible solutions and the results of their inquiries will be discussed at the next board

meeting and it will be determined whether or not the club will “take the lead” on this issue. If you have a strong interest in

this issue, I would encourage you to attend the board meeting on Oct.5 to enter into the discussion. Before any final decision

is made as to what we wish to do, we will discuss it again at a general meeting.

As you may remember, the program for the December general meeting has always been provided by the members. If you

have had a fishing adventure during the past year that you would like to share with others through either words, pictures or

both, please let Will Johnson, our program chairman, know. Presentations can be very short or somewhere in the 10-15

minute range. A good way to prepare is to put your presentation on a flash drive at home and then simply use the clubs

projector at the meeting. It is always enjoyable to see where and how other members have been fishing. So please give it

some thought and sign up.

And speaking of signing up, we are still looking for a member who will become a backup for Steve Ostrander as the

newsletter editor. Steve has done the job for many years and would like someone with some computer skills and interest to

learn how to put the newsletter together in case he was unable to do it on a given month. The person would not be required to

write the articles for the newsletter as they are submitted to the editor from other people.

The club is also looking for members who would be willing to serve on the conservation committee. At present, John Ward,

the current chairman, is monitoring 10 different conservation issues and he is stretched very thin. We would like people

willing to take on one issue, monitor it and report to the club on a regular basis the status of the issue. It may require

attending a public meeting from time to time as a representative of the club.

So far, 19 people have signed up to help with the proposed Highway 62 litter pick-up project. What we are lacking is a lead

person who will meet with ODOT to get the project started and then organize the volunteers for the pickups which happen

quarterly. Until there is a person willing to chair this project, we will not be able to go forward with it.

The last casting class for the year was held on September 26 at Hedrick Middle School. The club owes Otis Swisher and John

MacDiarmid a large Thank You for all the time and effort they expend with this project. Giving up every Monday night for

several months is volunteerism to the extreme in my book and they are to be commended for doing so.

At this point, the club is again planning an auction for the spring. As usual, we will be soliciting items to be auctioned. The club

accepts money, services and all fishing and outdoor related items, big or small, in good condition as donations. If you have items

that others would bid on, please bring them to any general meeting or call Mike Masters, auction chairman, to make arrangements to

deliver the items. Last year’s auction was not only a huge success financially, but a lot of fun. Mike has even greater plans for this

coming year. Details to follow.

Once again, please plan on attending meetings and, if possible, volunteer for some of the club’s projects. The more people

involved, the easier it is.

Now enjoy some fine fall fishing.

Jack Patterson

Salmon Festival at Ashland’s North Mountain Park

On Saturday, October 1st, our Club helped celebrate the Bear

Creek Salmon Festival by teaching basics of Fly Casting to

visitors at Ashland’s North Mountain Park. We were

fortunate to use the grassy right outfield of the baseball

diamond where tall trees softened occasional strong puffs

of fall wind. A steady flow of interested families and

individuals stopped by to try something new to them, a

challenge that sunny afternoon.

Nearly all left confident they could softly drop a dry fly

toward any fish nearer to them than thirty-feet. This growth

was a compliment to the gentle personal encouragement of

their instructors: In the photo below left to right with their

student: John Ward, Dennis Remick, Dick Chambers,

John Hamilton, and John Corson. Note that about a third

of the casters were Adults, in this case all ladies including the

woman who took the photo and each one asked to receive a

copy of our newsletter by email! The club’s take-home

message should be: give every caster a current Newsletter,

and get their email address to send a follow-up next

newsletter. Gosh, may be even give them a map and

schedule of the Hendricks School casting class.

Here are several examples of the one-on-one personal attention

individuals received. John Hamilton demonstrates line

management to a lady.

Dennis Remick watches a father put to use his line control lesson

during a casting stroke as the son watches attentively.

John Corson makes a technique point to a first-time casting student.

This was a fun day, very successful, and worthy of follow-up. The

Club can deliver a strong conservation message to an engaged

audience that would in most cases, want to take their learning into a

nearby stream.

2016 STEELHEAD TOURNAMENT RESULTS

October 8th was a very beautiful day on the Rogue and a very busy one on the

upper end. At one point, Keith Hardcastle and I had 8 guide boats pass us. Our

club added a total of 11 boats on the water. We had 19 anglers chasing the elusive

Steelhead from the Hatchery all the way down as far as Fisher’s Ferry.

Only 8 fish were landed all day long. It has been a very challenging year so far

and the return of fish this year seems to me to be very low or will be very late in

coming.

Charlie Costner and Kirk Kowalke were the big winners this year. Charlie

Costner won the category of “Most Inches” with 68” while catching 3 of

the 8 total fish.

Kirk Kowalke scored the on the category of “Big Fish” with a 26” beauty, just

nosing out Charlie’s big one.

From the prize list, both Charlie and Kirk have selected a new fly rod created by

our own Bob Claypool.

A gigantic THANK YOU goes out to John Ward for once again providing a

magnificent early morning Breakfast. With only 8 fish caught I wonder how many

of John’s bananas made it in a couple of the boats?

Steve Day provided a “Masterful” Tri Tip BBQ dinner. He is an incredible

Chef. If you would like to know how John MacDiarmid scored the one leftover

Tri Tip roast, you’ll have to ask him.

“Walkabout Brewery” provided the keg of beer and taper at a big time discount.

Thank you to Cameron for their donation.

Last 5 year results

2012 – 6 fish total – Jeff Keyser = most inches @ 50” & Jon Iverson = big fish @ 26”

2013- 19 fish total- Charlie Costner-inches @ 101” & Bob Beanblossom – 27”

2014- 17 fish total- Jeff Keyser-inches @ 45” & Brandon Francis –Big fish @ 24”

2015- 12 fish total – Mike Masters –inches @ 57” & Kirk Kowalke – big fish @ 24”

2016 – 8 fish total – Charlie Costner – inches @ 68” & Kirk Kowalke big fish @ 26”

Thanks to all who helped set up early and helped after the BBQ. And thank you

Kim Hardcastle for the assistance in checking in both Oarsmen and Anglers.

Thank you to the Oarsmen: Steve Haskell, Mitchell Shirbroun, Jon Iverson, Paul

Rickerson, Keith Hardcastle, Chuck Huntington, John Schwendener, Wayne

Douma, Jim Ulm, Erick Watson, & John MacDiarmid.

SOFF Auction! Saturday - November 12th

Save the Date

Fall is almost here, the steelhead are running and it is almost time for our fabulous fund raiser, the SOFF auction.

The auction promises to be a fun-filled evening!

RESERVE YOUR SEAT(S) EARLY: Dinner, wine, and all the fun for $25.00. You can pay by check at the

September and October meetings (we will also have information for mailing checks). Payment is required at the time of

reservation.

A lot of folks like to sit with their “bidding buddies”. You can request “group” seating with your payment(8 per table

max). Reserve a whole table if you like. Requests will be honored in the order they are received.

Also new- Dinners will be served- no buffet line!

ITEMS YOU CAN WIN AT THIS YEAR’S AUCTION!

Like dining out? We have dining certificates

Like wine? We have that, too.

Like guided fishing? Our generous guides have come through with some great ones!

Like to cook? Visit the Kitchen Company with your winning certificate!

Like to golf? Bid on one of our great “rounds of golf” packages.

A day with our own members at their “secret” angling spots? We have several!

Need a tune-up for your outboard? Win it at the auction!

Who doesn’t need a box of flies tied by our talented exhibition tyers?

They have really come through for our auction!

PIES! PIES! PIES! Back by popular demand!

Road trip? Win one: Wild and Scenic Rogue, the Lonesome Duck, or Grand Ronde.

Need a custom rod? New oars? A precision reel? They will be at the auction!

How about accessories and materials for your tying bench? Updating your angling accessories? A new pair of waders?

A pontoon boat that weighs only 27 pounds? They are at the auction!

BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO THE SEPTEMBER MEETING OR GIVE A CALL!

The auction committee is still accepting donations for the auction. You can bring them to the September meeting or call

Sonja (541-582-4833) and she will come and get them.

Items can be gently used or new (We cannot accept art work at this time).

Join in the fun!

By popular demand, we are bringing back the expanded bucket raffle with dozens of items, so everyone has a chance

to be a winner, appetizers to keep you going before dinner, the silent auction, where great deals are to be found,

a fast-moving oral auction, and, of course, our super raffle!

Doors will open at 4:30 PM.

All we need is you!

See you there,

Sonja Nisson, Auction Chair

Nominating Committee Report

This constitutes the report of the Rogue Fly Fishers Nominating Committee, as required by Article 5, Section 7 of the

Bylaws.

The Committee members feel like they’ve taken a diligent approach to considering candidates for nomination to the

Board of

Directors and we appreciate the opportunity to assist the Board of Directors and the Club in this endeavor.

The Nominating Committee met on September 9, 2016 to consider (1) existing board members whose terms expire in

2016 and whether they want to be reconsidered for nomination, (2) names of club members that were proffered by other

club members, and (3) names of club members independently selected by the Nominating Committee members. The

Committee subsequently verified each person’s interest and willingness to serve on the Board.

Present Board members who have indicated that they would be willing to be considered for re-election to the board are:

Jack Patterson

Keith Hardcastle

Jon Iverson

David Haight

One current board member, John Ward, respectfully declined being considered for re-election, but would like to

continue to participate as a member of the conservation committee.

One board member, Richard Phillips, submitted his resignation prior to the September Board meeting due to his

inability to attend meetings on a regular basis and his resignation has been accepted by the Board President.

After considering all of the names of club members who might contribute to the Board of Directors, and verifying with

each of them that they are willing to serve, the Committee is recommending the following slate of nominees for election

to the Board; realizing that there may be additional nominations from the floor at the November membership meeting:

Jack Patterson

Keith Hardcastle

Jon Iverson

David Haight

Don Dabney

Alex Rachowicz

As specified in Article 5, Section 7, this report should be published in the October and November newsletters. Thanks

again for this opportunity to serve the Club.

Respectfully Submitted

John MacDiarmid

Harry Foster

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